12/12/18: New effort in Maryland to combat upsurge in fentanyl deaths (NEW JERSEY HERALD) “a spokesman for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Baltimore district office said fentanyl has become so ubiquitous that it’s showing up in laced cocaine, marijuana and counterfeit prescription pills.”

3/12/18: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) claimed during congressional testimony that marijuana is being laced with fentanyl. Separately, the state Senate passed a bill to create a legal presumption that people who have less than 10 grams of marijuana should not be charged with possession with intent to distribute. (MARIJUANA MOMENT)

1/10/18: Maryland’s House speaker said it’s too soon to have a “serious discussion” about legalizing marijuana. Meanwhile, A Legislative Black Caucus member says she is confident a bill to ensure minority ownership in medical cannabis businesses will be passed by the end of the month. (MARIJUANA MOMENT)